The report further revealed that mother-to-be is excited that she is carrying a baby for the 28-year-old former Inter Milan and Newcastle United ace who is now plying his trade in the Spanish topflight with Levante.

“The baby is making its presence felt. This is a very special Christmas for me,” Abigail was quoited as saying by the the magazine.

Only last weekend, Martins admitted in an interview that he was dating Abigail, even as he was quick to add that no wedding date had been set by the love birds.

Interestingly, last month Abigail’s brother, Balotelli’s ex-girlfriend Raffaella Fico gave birth to a daughter Pia, though the Manchester City forward is seeking a DNA test before he will recognise paternity.